IRS Increases Health FSA Contribution Limit for 2023, Adjusts Other Benefit Limits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Revenue Procedure 2022-38, which increases the health flexible spending account (FSA) …
Hearing Aids Now Available Over The Counter (OTC)
In 2017, Congress ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop rules that would allow and encourage …
IRS Issues Final Rules for Family Coverage Affordability Determination
The IRS has issued final regulations that change the way employer-sponsored plan affordability is calculated when determining if …
California Governor Newsom extends CA’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL)
Background: CA SPSL has been around since 2020, but many thought it would come to an end this …
Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year
Who must comply: Employers that sponsor a group health plan that covers prescription drugs, regardless of employer size.
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Reference Based Pricing Plans & The No Surprises Act
Reference Based Pricing Plan (RBP): A plan that reimburses a fixed amount for a given medical service using …
Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Guidance issued ahead of 1/1/23 Deadline
Background: Colorado passed a paid family and medical leave bill in late 2020 which is better known as …
FAQ 55 Clarifies Employers Do Not Need to Post MRFs
On August 19, federal regulators released frequently asked questions (FAQs) part 55. One of those Q&As clarifies the …
Inflation Reduction Act: Group Health Plan Impact
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). The Act …
Federal Transparency Efforts: Prescription Drug and Health Cost Reporting Is Next
What is it?
As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), all insurance companies and self-funded health …
San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance Requires New Contribution Rates for 2023
Employers in San Francisco should be aware of a rate change in the Employer Spending Requirement (ESR) effective …
Paid Leave Oregon – Oregon’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Oregon (OR) is the most recent state expected to finalize rules which will add to the patchwork of …
